Question

how did the development of the black codes affect south carolina during reconstruction?
black codes protected african americans from the discriminatory practices of landowners during reconstruction.
black codes helped maintain the racist social customs and rules that existed prior to the civil war.
republican leaders felt the black codes supported the reconstruction amendments recently enacted.
the adoption of the black codes served as evidence of african american political participation in south carolina.

Explanation:

The Black Codes were post-Civil War laws in Southern states like South Carolina designed to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans, effectively preserving the racist social hierarchy and control that existed before the war. The other options are incorrect: the codes enforced, not protected against, discrimination; they directly conflicted with Reconstruction Amendments; and they were imposed to limit, not reflect, African American political participation.

Answer:

Black Codes helped maintain the racist social customs and rules that existed prior to the Civil War.